Two City of London police detectives are facing disciplinary action after a fraud trial collapsed when they used a 'fantasist' as an expert witness. The case collapsed, however, when it emerged that Ager had no official qualifications and had never read a book on carbon credits. As it unravels more than 20 other fraud trails where the 45-year-old was used as a witness could now be declared unsafe and re-opened. 'We are undertaking a thorough review of this case and Mr Ager’s involvement in our work,' said a spokesman. 'This review will cover Mr Ager’s appointment and how the force managed his involvement with cases.

Source: Daily Mail June 09, 2019 15:04 UTC